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League Training to Gather Signatures for Prop 13 Reform Measure Sat Feb 10
Posted on January 16, 2018 in League News | comments
The Prop. 13 Reform/Civics Ed Team’s next training session for signature gatherers will be Sat. Feb. 10 at the LWVBAE office, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Suite F at 10 am. We need 1 Million signatures to put the Prop 13 Re...
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June 2018 Ballot Measure: League Supports 3, Opposes 1 Proposition
Posted on January 16, 2018 in League News | comments
Here’s a quick summary of the League position on each measure that will be on the June 5, 2018 ballot. : Greenhouse Gas Reduction Reserve Fund (ACA 1)–NO This measure would add a requirement that two thirds of le...
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Bay Area League Day–Sat Feb 3–Merger of ABAG & MTC
Posted on January 12, 2018 in League News | comments
“Regional Government: Winds of Change” will discuss the Merger of ABAG & MTC and other aspects of consolidating regional government, on Bay Area League Day, Sat, Feb 3, 8am-3pm at Laney College. Bay Are...
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Bay Lands Policy Gathering Thurs, Jan 25, 9:30am Brower Center
Posted on January 10, 2018 in League News | comments
The Bay Area Open Space Council is convening a meeting “Gearing Up for Good Policy for Bay Area Lands in 2018” at the Brower Center at 9:30 am on Thursday Jan 25. Register on Eventbrite here. At the Polic...
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Join the Living Room Conversation Wed Jan 24 6 pm
Posted on January 10, 2018 in League News | comments
The CivilTalk Team will do a demonstration of a “Living Room Conversation” on Wed Jan 24 at from 6-8 pm in the League Office at 2530 San Pablo Ave Suite F. Free street parking on San Pablo and nearby street...
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Martin Luther King Jr Day Breakfast Mon Jan 15, 8 am
Posted on January 8, 2018 in League News | comments
For the 8th year, the Berkeley community will hold a breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr on Monday, January 15, at 8 am at Hs Lordships Restaurant at the Berkeley Marina. Purchase tickets on line through Eventbri...
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March with us Tomorrow, Sat Jan 20: Meet 9 am Oakland Museum Steps
Posted on January 8, 2018 in League News | comments
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 20th is the second Women’s March in Oakland. We have been invited to join Oakland and the other Bay Area Leagues, so that we can march as a contingent. See link below for rules and advic...
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National Issues Safety & Justice Forum
Posted on December 16, 2017 in League News | comments
How Should Communities Reduce Violence? Event co-sponsored by League of Women Voters, Berkeley Albany Emeryville “This Was So Enriching” I heard my phone ding before we’d even finished loading up my car after Decem...
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Voter Participation versus Turnout–A good measure of voter engagement in local elections
Posted on December 12, 2017 in League News | comments
We often focus on voter turnout, but as reported by throughout California this regards the percent of registered voters that submitted a ballot, whether or not they voted in a particular contest on the ballot. Our League...
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Happy Holidays to League Friends and Members From All of Us
Posted on December 11, 2017 in League News | comments
You can still catch our Environmental Concerns Holiday Event this Wednesday and hear distinguished scientist Daniel Kammen report on the Bonn Climate Conference this fall. Then the League will be enjoying the holiday l...
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